West End Road, Bitterne, SO18

INTRODUCTION

Situated in the popular location of Bitterne, this second floor one bedroom retirement apartment has been finished to a good standard throughout. Accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, a modern fitted bathroom, a 19ft open plan lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen and a double bedroom. Additional benefits include a communal lounge, communal gardens and a communal car park, with parking available on a first come first serve basis.

LOCATION

Bitterne has a thriving centre that offers a broad range of shops and general amenities along with its own infant, primary, junior and senior schools and train stations. Southampton’s city centre with its broad range of shops including WestQuay shopping centre, its bars, restaurants, cinemas, amenities and mainline railway station is within easy reach. Southampton Airport is around twenty minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also close by, including M27 links east and west bound via M3 to M25 and via A3 to London.

INSIDE

A security entrance system provides access to the communal entrance hall with a lift and stairs leading to all floors. No 30 is found on the second floor with the wooden front door opening into the entrance hall. The hallway is laid to carpeted flooring, has a built-in storage cupboard housing the water tank and electrics, and doors leading to all principal rooms.

The bathroom is laid to carpeted flooring, has partly tiled walls, a panel enclosed bath with shower over, a WC and a wash hand basin with storage under.

The double bedroom has a double glazed window to the rear aspect, is laid to carpeted flooring, has an electric radiator to one wall and benefits from built-in wardrobes.

The 19ft open plan lounge/diner has a double glazed window to the rear aspect, is laid to carpeted flooring, has an electric radiator to one wall and an electric fire with stone effect surround and hearth. Access is provided through to the kitchen.

The kitchen itself has a double glazed window to the rear aspect, is laid to vinyl flooring, has a range of wall and base units with cupboards and drawers under and roll top worktops over, along with a stainless steel sink. Integrated appliances include a fridge and freezer, an electric oven and an electric hob with extractor over.

OUTSIDE

There is a communal garden with a patio area which benefits from seating. A communal car park provides off road parking for resident’s on a first come first serve basis. A security entrance system provides access into the communal areas with a lounge area, stairs and a lift providing access to all floors.

AGENTS NOTE

The property has a 125 year lease and we are advised by the vendor that there is approx. 111 years remaining on the lease. £597.74 Ground Rent per annum/ £3044.56  Service Charge per annum – with review date Dec annually – as advised by the vendor. Disclaimer – information has been given by the owner – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase.

SERVICES

Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

BROADBAND

Superfast Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 45-67 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 12-20 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.